Category: Dog Guides
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Why Is My Dog Shaking or Trembling? Normal Reasons and When to Worry
Why is your dog shaking or trembling? Learn the normal reasons, like cold or excitement, and the signs that need a vet, from toxins to seizures.
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How Much Should a Dog Sleep? Normal Hours and When to Worry
Most adult dogs sleep 12 to 16 hours a day, and puppies can sleep up to 20. Here’s why dogs need so much rest, and the sleep changes worth mentioning to your vet.
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Halloween Safety for Dogs: Candy, Costumes, and Trick-or-Treaters
Sugar-free candy, raisins, wrappers and a door that keeps opening can turn Halloween into a risky night for dogs. Here’s where the real dangers hide, and why xylitol affects dogs but not people.
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Why Do Dogs Yawn? (And Can They Catch Yours?)
A dog’s yawn can mean sleepy, excited, or uneasy. And yes, they may catch yours. Here’s what the research says, including the studies that disagree.
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Why Does My Dog Lick Me? What Every Lick Might Mean
Why does your dog lick you? From puppy instincts to salty skin and stress signals, here’s what each lick can mean, and when licking is worth a vet visit.
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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? What Research Really Shows
Most dogs that eat grass aren’t sick, and most don’t throw up afterward. Here’s what UC Davis researchers, wolf studies and a surprising Korean case report reveal about this very normal habit.
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Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads? What Science Says
That adorable head tilt may mean your dog is really listening. Here’s what a 2021 study found, why their muzzle might matter, and when a tilt is a reason to call your vet.
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Why Do Dogs Howl at Sirens? What Science Says About That “Awoooo”
Most dogs howl at sirens to communicate, not because it hurts. A study of wolf howls even found that some breeds are more likely to answer the call than others.
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Why Do Dogs Turn in Circles Before Lying Down?
A simple shag carpet experiment helped explain one of the most familiar dog rituals. Here is why dogs circle before lying down, and when it might mean something more.
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Do Dogs Dream? What Science Says About Those Twitchy Paws
Those twitching paws may be a dream in progress. Here is what scientists know about dog dreams, why small dogs dream more often, and how to tell a dream from a seizure.